Zoustar 2YO Colts Quinella

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday June 28

The two year-old colts and geldings maiden over 1200m at Warwick Farm on Wednesday produced a stirring battle to the line with a pair of Zoustar colts trading blows all the way to the finish until Zouprince finally poked his nose in front of Dazzle Legend with nearly four lengths back to the next horse.

Trained by Peter and Paul Snowden for Triple Crown Syndications, Zouprince was second on debut at Canterbury earlier this month and took good improvement from that experience.

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He led for home under Reece Jones and when Dazzle Legend loomed up to challenge it appeared as though Zouprince was facing another defeat, but he rallied under pressure to snatch a head win.

“He’s an improving type and the more racing he does the more he will work this caper out,” said Paul Snowden.

“He still does a bit wrong and can get the wanders, but when he was challenged that fighting spirit he does possess kicked in and full credit to Reece, he got the best out of him.”

A $220,000 Magic Millions purchase from the Baramul Stud draft for Triple Crown, Zouprince is the first winner for Moonlight Waltz, a winning half-sister by Fastnet Rock to Group winners First Command and Oneworld from the family of Group I winners River Dove, Crown Prosecutor and Captivant.

Moonlight Waltz was one of 185 mares covered by Zoustar last spring.

Zoustar has had 14 Aussie 2YO winners this season.

Zouprince is the 14th two year-old winner this season for Widden Stud’s champion sire Zoustar, who stands at a fee of $220,000.

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Race Result - Home Affairs @ Coolmore Mdn 1200m

Warwick Farm Track: Soft(6) Time: 1:11.37
1
Zouprince
- 2c Zoustar (AUS) x Moonlight Waltz (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: P & P Snowden Rdr: Reece Jones 58
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale $250,000
Seller: Baramul Stud, Widden Valley, NSW
Buyer: Waller Racing/Mulcaster Bloodstock
2
0.1
Dazzle Legend
- 2c Zoustar (AUS) x Canny Time (AUS) (Canny Lad (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: J R Collett 56.5
3
3.4
Outakandy
- 2c Outreach (AUS) x Kandy (AUS) (Congrats (USA))
Tnr: Benjamin Smith Rdr: Ms R Freeman 57
4
4.3
Bo Katan
- 2g Impending (AUS) x Sandida (AUS) (Hinchinbrook (AUS))
Tnr: Richard Litt Rdr: R Dolan 57
5
4.9
Marenaro
- 2c Dundeel (NZ) x Miss Interiors (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: K Mc Evoy 57
6
5.2
State Of Light
- 2g Written Tycoon (AUS) x Pikari Star (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: Michael Freedman Rdr: Tom Sherry 57
7
5.3
Jonny Be Swift
- 2g So You Think (NZ) x Macattack (AUS) (Street Boss (USA))
Tnr: G D Hickman Rdr: Tyler Schiller 57
8
5.4
Supreme Command
- 2c Epaulette (AUS) x Lovetheoneyourwith (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: A J Cummings Rdr: A Hyeronimus 57
9
5.7
Fioprospero
- 2g Fiorente (IRE) x Gilago (AUS) (Churchill Downs (AUS))
Tnr: Ms K Buchanan Rdr: Ashley Morgan 57
10
6.2
Crusader Razor
- 2c Lonhro (AUS) x Runes (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: C J Waller Rdr: B Prebble 57
11
12.8
Zale
- 2c Denman (AUS) x Lauren's Magic (AUS) (Beneteau (AUS))
Tnr: G R Nickson Rdr: G Buckley 57
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